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People wanting to become volunteers in the Polk County Public Schools can now complete volunteer applications online at polkschoolsfl.com/getinvolved

With the introduction of this new system, the school district will no longer accept paper volunteer applications from the general public.

For security purposes, the new volunteer system will screen applicants with a national criminal background check as well as a Florida Department of Law Enforcement background check. Approved volunteers must reapply and renew their application/background screen every five years from the date of approval. Volu...